UNIT 1
IT'S AN EMERGENCY
IT'S AN EMERGENCY
the equipment that makes a building warm
heating
an activity to practise leaving a place quickly so that people know what to do if there is a fire
fire drill
to clean with a vacuum cleaner
vacuum
wanting to be very successful.
When do we use Present Simple tense
To talk about actions that happen regularly.
a large vehicle that carries fire fighters and their equipment
fire engine
to speak in a very quiet voice
whisper
a picture of a person
portrait
sure of yourself and your abilities.
confident
When do we use the Present Continuous Tense
To talk about actions that are happening at the moment
a small boat carried on a large ship
lifeboat
to destroy something with fire
burn down
someone who works for another person in their house
servant
someone you can trust.
reliable
When do we use [used to]?
To talk about past habits.
to practice a piece of music, a play, etc, before you perform it in front of people
rehearse
to use a tool to make a hole in the ground
dig
a small house, usually in the countryside
cottage
showing good judgment, making smart decisions.
sensible
Make a sentence.
While/we/rehearse/alarm/ring
While we were rehearsing the alarm rang.
feeling uncomfortable and a little stupid
embarrassed
to put something in the ground and cover it
bury
something that is yours
possession
not wanting to change your opinion.
stubborn
Explain the meaning of the idiom: to get cold feet
to suddenly feel nervous or afraid about doing something you planned to do